Few things herald the arrival of spring like young shoots pushing through the soil, buds coaxing their way into bloom – and skin that hasn’t seen the light of day since fall emerging from layers of winter clothing. To help get those limbs ready for prime time, here’s a curated selection of treatments from top resort spas.

Whistler may ring a bell as one of the top ski and snowboard destinations in the world and host to the 2010 Winter Olympics, and you’d be right, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. In this local’s guide, you’ll discover a different side to Whistler.